Anyone here work in a lab?

[Felon]

I was watching Invader Zim yesterday and was wondering if there's an actual name for those protective lab coats with the button-up flap that mad scientists like Professor Membrane are infamous for wearing. Anyone know?

 

[Bront]

Yes, a Lab Coat.

Seriously.

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

I have not seen show (movie?) you referenced. Do you mean the coats with the flap that buttons up near the shoulder, kind of like the Star Trek movie and B5 uniforms? Those really are not lab coats, I've never seen one like that in my 12 years in labs. What I have seen are Chef's coats with that look.

 

[Henry]

Chef's Coat
Lab Coat

Professor Membrane

I'd hazard to say there IS no labcoat like his.

 

[the Jester]

I believe it is named Dorothy.

 

[diaglo]

I work in a lab. www.cdc.gov

We wear lab coats gloves and other PPE in the BSL 2 areas. I also wear disposable scrubs, shoe covers, and a smock/isolation gown plus a PAPR when i go into the BSL3+ area.

the one he is wearing looks more like a professional jacket. or a lab coat worn in Europe

 

[Henry]

Y'know, I hope to meet you one day, but hopefully it will be on the GOOD side of an isolation shield.

 

[reveal]

Lab Coat

Why is it, after looking at that image, I picture him in his lab coat at a bar saying something cheesy like "Hello there. I'm a scientist. Can I buy you a drink?"

 

[Turjan]

the one he is wearing looks more like a professional jacket. or a lab coat worn in Europe

European lab coats look basically the same as American ones. At least in my experience .

 

[reveal]

European lab coats look basically the same as American ones. At least in my experience .

Ok, this time I picture the guy saying "European and American lab coats all look the same....on my floor."